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Forum: Lounge 11-22-2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,310
Posted By sphelps
Yeah I have flexible hours. If the drive takes...

Yeah I have flexible hours. If the drive takes 45min I would leave the house at 6am and be home by 4pm. The morning drive I would probably enjoy, I find morning driving to be relaxing and good way to...
Forum: Lounge 11-22-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,310
Posted By sphelps
Work in Calgary, live outside city

For anyone who works within Calgary but lives in a town or community outside the city limits. Looking for peoples opinions and experience on the daily drive to work and back and how bad it is. I'm...
Forum: DIY 11-22-2010, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,394
Posted By sphelps
Something like this, no power needed. ...

Something like this, no power needed.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21IqA0FpfVL._SS500_.jpg

http://www.centercup.net/images/125build/ato2_5-09.jpg
...
Forum: Reef 11-22-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,059
Posted By sphelps
What do you use to measure SG and have you...

What do you use to measure SG and have you verified it? My refractometer was out of whack once and the SG was way off.
Forum: Reef 11-22-2010, 03:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,059
Posted By sphelps
I would start by verifying the basics with...

I would start by verifying the basics with another source of measurement. The basics including temp, sg, and anything you dose often. Check temp in the morning and at night.
Forum: DIY 11-22-2010, 12:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,394
Posted By sphelps
Get yourself a large rubbermaid or other...

Get yourself a large rubbermaid or other container and install a mechanical float valve in it and simply hock it up to your RO unit.
Forum: DIY 11-21-2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,726
Posted By sphelps
If you getting a dosing pump might as well just...

If you getting a dosing pump might as well just get a couple of them and ditch the CA reactor. Eliminate the problem all together.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-21-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,900
Posted By sphelps
The ones from bayside are ViaAqua and they work...

The ones from bayside are ViaAqua and they work good, installed quite a few and never had a problem.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-20-2010, 05:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,900
Posted By sphelps
I prefer the titanium heaters, i find they heat...

I prefer the titanium heaters, i find they heat up faster and are more durable. Plus the external temperature dial and separate temperature probe are nice features and add some extra accuracy and...
Forum: Lounge 11-19-2010, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,618,646
Posted By sphelps
mmmmm.... I love maple bacon

mmmmm.... I love maple bacon
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-19-2010, 07:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,718
Posted By sphelps
No kidding, the bulkheads and gate valve could...

No kidding, the bulkheads and gate valve could run close to $100. I've been trying to convince some of friends to buy it but no luck, would buy myself if I didn't already have something similar in...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-19-2010, 05:45 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 149,663
Posted By sphelps
The last one is a beauty!

The last one is a beauty!
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 11-19-2010, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,520
Posted By sphelps
I'll take your clown Gobies. PM sent

I'll take your clown Gobies. PM sent
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 11-19-2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,508
Posted By sphelps
Do you ever come to Calgary, would like some zoas...

Do you ever come to Calgary, would like some zoas if you do.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-19-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,330
Posted By sphelps
If you ordered it from the States and used USPS...

If you ordered it from the States and used USPS it can take up to 3 weeks no matter what priority it was shipped under. I can see the word "Aquabee" raising a flag at customs :lol:

If it's already...
Forum: Reef 11-19-2010, 12:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,350
Posted By sphelps
Obviously you didn't understand a word I said....

Obviously you didn't understand a word I said. Good luck!
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 11-18-2010, 09:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,485
Posted By sphelps
I'm not sure I remember the exact source but this...

I'm not sure I remember the exact source but this is typical advice for mangroves, I actually haven't seen much to support not pruning. Even J&L recommends limiting the leaves...
Forum: Lounge 11-18-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,618,646
Posted By sphelps
Well I wish I had more moisture, my condo is so...

Well I wish I had more moisture, my condo is so dry my nose hurts and my cat keeps sneezing. Damn in floor heating!
Forum: Reef 11-18-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,350
Posted By sphelps
When you're using 400W halides you're sucking up...

When you're using 400W halides you're sucking up a lot of power and even the best halide equipment is still very inefficient. For this reason you're better off investing in better reflectors that...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-18-2010, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,148
Posted By sphelps
That would be a standard 75 or 90 gallon.

That would be a standard 75 or 90 gallon.
Forum: Lounge 11-18-2010, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,618,646
Posted By sphelps
You're ridiculous

You're ridiculous
Forum: Lounge 11-18-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,488
Posted By sphelps
I like this one...

I like this one (http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/totm/index.php)
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 11-18-2010, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,485
Posted By sphelps
Mangroves can get their nutrients in too ways,...

Mangroves can get their nutrients in too ways, either from the water with the roots or from the light with the leaves. The idea is to keep the number of leaves down to just a few like Ken mentioned...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 11-18-2010, 02:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,485
Posted By sphelps
You have to get the shipper to purchase a...

You have to get the shipper to purchase a phytosanitary certificate and get the pods inspected. I think it only costs around $50 if the shipper is willing to purchase it.
Forum: Reef 11-17-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,715
Posted By sphelps
Based on $0.08/kWh and that most 400W ballasts...

Based on $0.08/kWh and that most 400W ballasts out there run closer to 500W a piece. So 1500W x 12hours = 18kWh x 30.4 (average days per month) = 547.2kWh x $0.08 = $43.78
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